Health Department conducts COVID-19 vaccine clinic at CSUMB
CSU Monterey Bay is asking people to stay away from Lot 59 as the Monterey County Health Department conducts a vaccine…
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‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine rollout so immense…
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UPDATE: Teen dies following a solo vehicle crash on Summit Road in Santa Cruz County
UPDATE (1/14/21): The California Highway Patrol reports an 18-year-old driver of a 1968 Chevrolet pickup is dead following a crash on Summit Road.…
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Local health professionals asked to volunteer to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Health Department is looking for volunteers to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. To be chosen,…
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Monterey County Health Department launches online portal to notify residents about vaccine distribution
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Health Department launched an online portal for residents, who are interested in getting a…
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2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am to continue with professionals only
The PGA Tour announced that the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is still scheduled to be held in February, but there will be changes to the…
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Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide…
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Monterey County SPCA releases owl into wild after recovery
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has rescued and rehabilitated a screech owl that was hit by a…
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CBS Sportscaster Jim Nantz voted into National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame
Central Coast local and CBS sportscaster, Jim Nantz, has been voted into the National Sports Media Association Hall of…
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Suspect arrested on arson charge in connection to fire at Ford Commercial Vehicle Center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 1/13/2021 6 p.m. Salinas police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to a fire at the Ford Commercial Vehicle…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Mental health issues and the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we live for nearly a year now, changing the way we touch things,…
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Salinas Police crackdown on violations
The Salinas Police Department is taking further actions to enforce the shelter at home order. Officers will now be citing and possibly arresting…
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Disneyland ends annual passes 10 months after virus closure
Disneyland is ending its annual pass program 10 months after the theme park shut down because…
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California mobilizes National Guard amid concern over unrest
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mobilizing 1,000 members of the National Guard over concerns of civil…
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Monterey County is looking for volunteers to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Monterey County is looking for volunteer vaccinators help administer COVID-19…
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San Benito County opens COVID-19 vaccination interest form to residents in Phase 1b
San Benito County Public Health Services has created a new form for residents interested in getting a COVID-19…
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Photo Gallery: National Guard troops at Capitol after riot
Members of the National Guard have been stationed at the U.S. Capitol since rioters breached it…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s investigating Wednesday shooting
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) A shooting in Santa Cruz County has left one man in the hospital Wednesday…
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Move-in postponed for hundreds of UC Santa Cruz students
Officials at UC Santa Cruz say that because of the state of the COVID-19 pandemic locally and statewide, they…
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Children learn about MLK’s legacy as nation faces moments of civil unrest
MONTEREY CO., Calif. (KION) Children around Monterey County are learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and his life’s achievements. United Way…
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Cal Fire suspending burn permits in Monterey and San Benito Counties
MONTEREY & SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire will be suspending all burn permits within areas under contract with them in Monterey and…
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Temporary restraining order preventing closure of San Lorenzo Park extended
The City of Santa Cruz said two groups have obtained a restraining order to prevent the city from…
Continue ReadingHouse debates impeachment of President Trump
The House has begun impeachment proceedings in Washington, D.C., accusing President Donald Trump of incitement of…
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COVID by the Numbers: How deadly is COVID-19 in comparison to other causes of death?
COVID-19 has taken its toll around the state and around the country.…
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Firefighters respond to fire near Corral de Tierra
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District said it is responding to a vegetation fire…
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Monterey County releases dashboard to see which businesses are in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
The Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau has released a new dashboard showing which…
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Live Updates: President Trump releases video following impeachment vote
WASHINGTON (AP) UPDATE 1/13/2021 3:30 p.m. President Donald Trump has released a video denouncing the violence at the Capitol last week after the…
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Pacific Grove officer no longer employed by police after social media post complaints
Chief Cathy Madalone with the Pacific Grove Police Department said an officer who had been…
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California opens vaccines to those 65 and older
California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus…
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Marina police ask for help identifying person of interest in investigation
The Marina Police Department is asking for help as it tries to identify a person of interest in connection to an…
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San Benito County Supervisors to discuss COVID-19 enforcement
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is set to hold a meeting to discuss COVID-19…
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Deadline fast approaches for California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
Small business owners will have to submit their applications by Wednesday if they want to be considered for the first round of…
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Community college enrollment drops amid COVID-19 pandemic
Community colleges see enrollment drop amid COVID-19 pandemic…
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FBI in Seaside for investigation into threat against out-of-state lawmaker
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was in Seaside Tuesday morning, investigating threats made against an out-of-state…
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Officials capture 1 of 6 inmates who escaped California jail
One of six inmates who used a homemade rope to escape from a jail in central California was arrested…
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Stay at home order lifted for Greater Sacramento region
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday evening that a regional stay at home order has been lifted for the Greater Sacramento…
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Pence rules out using 25th Amendment to remove Trump
Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from…
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Covered California nears 1.6 million enrollment amid virus
Nearly 1.6 million people have purchased health insurance through Covered California, state officials…
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Monterey County Coroner’s Office sees increase in cases
The Monterey County Coroner’s Office has seen a spike in cases, according to the Sheriff’s Office,…
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Monterey Regional Airport adds new route to Portland
A new route will be available for passengers who want to travel to Portland,…
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California considers expanding vaccine priority groups following federal guidance
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19…
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Investigators expect hundreds of cases, long-term investigation into Capitol riot
The Department of Justice is holding a press conference Tuesday to discuss charges related to last week’s riot at the U.S.…
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Monterey County Coroner’s Office secures refrigeration trailer to help capacity concerns
The Monterey County Coroner’s office secured a 53-foot refrigeration trailer in light of capacity concerns following COVID-19…
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Beach goers warned to stay vigilant as dangerous waters roll in
High surf advisory on the Central…
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Hazel Hawkins increases capacity, staffing as COVID-19 cases increase
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital says San Benito County is seeing a surge in COVID-19 patients, and as a…
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49ers President offers Levi’s Stadium as potential vaccination center
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors shared a letter it received offering Levi’s Stadium as a potential vaccination…
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Loose cows on freeway lead to stolen vehicle chase in Santa Cruz County
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of auto theft, DUI and evading police after an incident involving loose…
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Acting Homeland Security chief Wolf is resigning
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald…
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Sea Otter Classic postpones 2021 event due to pandemic
Organizers of the Sea Otter Classic announced Monday that it will be postponing its 2021…
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UCSC prepares to bring students back for in-person learning this fall
University of California President Michael Drake announced Monday morning that all 10 of its…
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